This page gathers the 4,686 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “Idiomatic” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 30 of 47: from “oner” to “pass the buck”.
- oner noun An extraordinary individual.
- open book noun Something whose salient aspects are obvious or easily interpreted.
- open field noun A situation with no obstacles or limitations; a clear opportunity to act freely or without significant competition.
- open fire verb To begin firing (weapons) at something or someone.
- open invitation noun A situation or action that tempts someone to do something which would typically yield an unfavorable or illegal result.
- open Pandora's box verb To perform an action that causes problems to appear which did not exist beforehand, or were not known about prior.
- open season noun A situation or period in which some activity is routinely carried on.
- open someone's eyes verb To make someone aware of something they did not know or fully understand before; to enlighten someone.
- open the batting verb By extension, to commence proceedings (in general, not just in cricket).
- open the door verb To allow access or facilitate.
- open the schools intj Expressing that someone is wrong or misinformed, especially where something should be widely understood (e.g. learned in school) but is not.
- open wide verb To open one's mouth wide, to gape.
- open-door policy noun A policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or constituents to visit his or her office unannounced and…
- opposite number noun A person who holds a position in an organization, sports team, or the like, that corresponds to that held by another person in another…
- or else phrase Implies an unspecified threat if a preceding command is not fulfilled.
- or so on phrase An expression used to indicate the continuation of a list, series, or pattern when the remaining items are obvious, unimportant, or too…
- or something phrase Or something like that. Used to indicate the possibility that the preceding word or phrase is vague or not exactly correct in its…
- orange wine noun A type of wine made from white wine grapes whose skins are not removed.
- Oreo cookie noun A black person that appears to the community to embody the social and cultural features of a white person
- orgiast noun One who is prone to excessive indulgence.
- other end of the ball prep_phrase used after discussing either offense or defense to imply the other.
- other fish in the sea noun Other goals or objectives to pursue.
- other half noun A spouse or a significant other.
- other man noun A man who is romantically involved with someone (usually a woman) already in a committed relationship with another man, especially a man…
- other side noun The afterlife, as a supernatural realm inhabited by spirits of deceased people.
- other than prep Except, besides.
- other woman noun A woman who is romantically involved with someone (usually a man) already in a committed relationship with another woman, especially a…
- out of bounds prep_phrase Where one is prohibited to enter.
- out of character prep_phrase Inconsistent with someone's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.
- out of date prep_phrase Too old to be used; not current; invalid; having expired.
- out of frame prep_phrase Not in correct order or condition; irregular; disarranged.
- out of gas prep_phrase Tired; lacking energy or motivation.
- out of line prep_phrase Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.
- out of one's box prep_phrase Crazy; unhinged; irrational.
- out of one's depth adj In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.
- out of one's league prep_phrase In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a…
- out of one's mind prep_phrase Insane, crazy.
- out of order prep_phrase Out of normal sequence.
- out of place prep_phrase Not in the proper arrangement or situation.
- out of pocket adv Lacking funds, or suffering a financial loss; broke.
- out of shape prep_phrase Physically unfit.
- out of sight adj Not yet attainable.
- out of someone's way prep_phrase Not in the direct route that one would normally use.
- out of sorts adj Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.
- out of the frying pan, into the fire prep_phrase Transitioning from an unfavorable situation to an even more adverse one; finding oneself in a more difficult or detrimental position as a…
- out of the picture prep_phrase Not included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.
- out of the way prep_phrase So as not to obstruct or hinder; not in the way.
- out of the woods prep_phrase Out of peril; likely to recover or prevail over trouble; finished with the worst or most threatening part of a problem or illness.
- out of this world adj Of exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvelous; excellent.
- out of touch adj No longer maintaining contact or communications.
- out of whack adj Wrong, broken; specifically
- out on a limb phrase In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.
- out on one's feet adj Standing erect but not consciously aware of one's surroundings, or only minimally aware, and having little or no ability to control one's…
- out the window prep_phrase Made obsolete; altered drastically as a result of situational change.
- out to lunch adj Clueless, inattentive, or careless.
- outside job noun A crime or other illicit action committed by an individual not connected or associated with the premises or organization in which it took…
- outside world noun The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.
- over a barrel prep_phrase In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.
- over one's head adj More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension.
- over the line prep_phrase Beyond the level of what is acceptable.
- over the top adj Beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous.
- over the transom prep_phrase Of a work submitted for publication, unsolicited.
- over the wire adj Of communications, information, data, or signals electronically transmitted from one location to another.
- overegg verb Chiefly in over-egg the pudding: to spoil (something) by exaggerating it, or an aspect of it; to overdo.
- oxygen burning noun The nucleosynthesis process, subsequent to carbon burning, in which neon disintegrates to oxygen which subsequently fuses to form silicon…
- pack in verb To give up, to quit.
- pack shit verb To be scared or frightened.
- packaged goods noun Synonym of groceries.
- pad out verb To add something extra to something to make it appear more substantial.
- padded cell noun A room in a mental hospital lined with padding on the walls, and often a cushioned floor, in order to prevent occupants from injuring…
- paddle one's own canoe verb To independently make the decisions or perform the duties, tasks, etc. which are one's own responsibility and which affect oneself.
- page-turner noun A highly interesting or suspenseful written work that one is compelled to read very rapidly.
- pagoda tree noun The opportunity to make money rapidly in British India.
- pain in the ass noun Something or someone that causes discomfort, frustration, or annoyance.
- paint oneself into a corner verb To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
- paint with a broad brush verb To describe a class of objects or a kind of phenomenon in general terms, without specific details and without attention to individual…
- painting rocks noun pointless or futile work organised by the government, supposedly to increase employment but in fact merely disguising the unemployment…
- pair of shoes noun A case or situation that is different from another.
- paisa vasool noun bang for the buck; cost-effective, value for money, worthwhile
- palace politics noun The relationships and interactions of top-level officials, advisors and other powerbrokers within a government, especially as involving…
- pale in comparison verb To appear small or unimportant in relation to something else.
- palm off verb To sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.
- paper tiger noun Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.
- paper trail noun A written record, history, or collection of evidence.
- para- prefix to guard against, to avert, to shield from; to provide protection against, defence from
- parade passed someone by phrase Someone missed out on the joys of life, an opportunity, or popular movement
- parcel out verb To divide into portions or chunks; to ration.
- pardon me phrase Sorry; said as an apology.
- park the bus verb To attempt to stop the opposition team from scoring a goal by playing extremely defensively and placing as many players as possible behind…
- parting of the ways noun a separation of two things or people because of a disagreement, a point of divergence, especially an important one
- party animal noun A person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties, especially one whose partying behavior is exuberant or excessive.
- party cry noun A distinctive slogan, chant or exclamation associated with a political party, movement or social group.
- party down adj Of an event or atmosphere, characterized by lively celebration or festivity.
- party hardy verb To party very hard, possibly not remembering later what happened at the party.
- party hearty verb To engage in unrestrained merriment.
- party on verb To continue having fun, celebrating, or enjoying oneself.
- pass away verb To die.
- pass muster verb To meet or exceed a particular standard.
- pass on verb To die.
- pass the buck verb To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack…